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X3 LPR

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

92,867 mi
Last recorded92,867 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 LPR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 92,867 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 92,861 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 90,281 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 87,614 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 84,682 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Nov 2020 82,066 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 79,200 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 76,333 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

underside components corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2018 76,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

underside components corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2017 74,013 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint front (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front, forward arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 70,169 miles

all four tyres cracks on tread

Pass 10 Nov 2015 66,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 63,966 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 60,043 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 55,707 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres age related cracking to outer walls

Pass 11 Oct 2011 50,465 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 45,002 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 38,574 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 38,574 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 31,605 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 25,059 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 25,059 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 19,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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X3 LPR is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2004 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 82,072 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X3 LPR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X3 LPR registered?

X3 LPR is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is X3 LPR safe to buy?

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